🏫 Amideast
📍International
💰 Competitive Salary

Job Description:

English Language Instructor in Amman, Jordan
Amman, Jordan
Posted by: Amideast
Contact: jqandour@amideast.org
Amideast is a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 1951, Amideast in its early years focused on promoting U.S. study to students in the MENA region and managing U.S. scholarships and exchanges such as the flagship Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Amideast/Jordan is seeking to procure the services of 8 native-English speaking instructors to conduct English training courses for the duration of 24-month. The training will include language and skills development program and will be implemented in three different locations within Jordan. The ideal candidates will be willing and able to live in Jordan for up to 24 months and will be responsible for teaching up to 25 hours per week using accredited English language curriculum and materials. Amideast will cover the travel, housing, and internal transportation. This is not a family post.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver English language courses and instruction to classes of up to 25 students using the college-accredited curriculum, the American Language Course, as per the arranged schedule of classes and semester
Design supplementary materials as needed and where beneficial for the development tof cadets
Punctual delivery of instruction for all scheduled courses/classes
Follow the designed syllabus for the course
Provide feedback and reporting to supervisors as necessary
Maintain daily attendance and performance records
Submit weekly student performance reports as required
Attend instructor meetings as required by the college or by Amideast
Correct homework, quizzes, and all assignments
Assist in activities designed for student development
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a native English speaker
TESL/TEFL /CELTA certification is required
Relevant college degree
Excellent English communication, organizational, time management and presentation skills
Enthusiastic, committed, and a team player
Knowledge of English language teaching methods, approaches, and materials
Flexible, self-motivated, patient, and creative
Arabic proficiency not required but familiarity with Arabic language and culture a plus
Previous experience in language education for the military or security forces a plus, especially in the MENA region
CONTRACT INFORMATION
Procuring the services of 8 Trainers on an Independent Contract for a fixed period of 12months from the signature, subject to renewal to another 12 months by mutual agreement and program continuation
Amideast will provide a furnished accommodation in Jordan for the duration of the IC contract period
Amideast will provide transportation to and from the location as well as all necessary security passes and permissions
Amideast will provide round trip, economy class, air fare from the nearest major international airport of origin, initial hotel accommodation during orientation, per diem and initial tourist visa coverage
Amideast will provide the instructor with a one-year residency permit
Amideast will provide a medical insurance plan to each instructor
There will be no classes for the period of December 24-January 1 of each year
All incomes are subject to Jordanian income tax regulations
For American citizens, a deduction for FICA (Foreign Income Contributions Act) on allearnings as required by U.S. law. For more information on the FICA deduction, please visit: https://www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/materials/pdfs/educators/What-is-FICA-Infographic-EN-05-10297.pdf
Amideast is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. Amideast maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment background checks.
As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, Amideast is required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs).Any employees or applicants who wish to review the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans can contact us by sending an email to hq-hr@amideast.org or by calling Human Resources at 202-776-9600.
Pursuant to Executive Order 13665, Amideast will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
To apply, email jqandour@amideast.org